Rude Behavior--applying fingernail polish in first class
May 27, 2008 | 10:39 pm
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To anyone with any kind of smell sensitivy, nail polish is one of the worst offenders.
From http://www.enotes.com/how-products-e...ia/nail-polish
"There is no single formula for nail polish. There are, however, a number of ingredient types that are used. These basic components include: film forming agents, resins and plasticizers, solvents, and coloring agents."
It's basically paint... and there's a reason people are always told to paint in a well ventilated area.
While we're at it, can we add people who insist on bathing in any type of perfume or cologne before boarding a flight to the "rude" list?
From http://www.enotes.com/how-products-e...ia/nail-polish
"There is no single formula for nail polish. There are, however, a number of ingredient types that are used. These basic components include: film forming agents, resins and plasticizers, solvents, and coloring agents."
It's basically paint... and there's a reason people are always told to paint in a well ventilated area.
While we're at it, can we add people who insist on bathing in any type of perfume or cologne before boarding a flight to the "rude" list?
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May 28, 2008 | 12:40 am
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Had that happen once before too. Lady right behind me started with the polish. The smell throughout the cabin was very strong. I told the FA and they told her to stop. 5 minutes later and she was at it again. This time she saw me get up and speak to the FA. They put a stop to it but it seemed to take a long time for the air to get completely removed.
May 28, 2008 | 6:37 pm
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May 28, 2008 | 6:42 pm
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Sorry - I don't see the problem, allegy aside. Nail polish smells no stronger than many foods that somebody may have brought on board, or the amount of perfume/cologne that many people apply. Really - what is the big deal
If you have an allergy, then I agree it's a problem, but so is the person eating nuts if you have nut allergies, etc, etc
If you have an allergy, then I agree it's a problem, but so is the person eating nuts if you have nut allergies, etc, etc
May 29, 2008 | 10:22 am
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Sorry - I don't see the problem, allegy aside. Nail polish smells no stronger than many foods that somebody may have brought on board, or the amount of perfume/cologne that many people apply. Really - what is the big deal
If you have an allergy, then I agree it's a problem, but so is the person eating nuts if you have nut allergies, etc, etc
If you have an allergy, then I agree it's a problem, but so is the person eating nuts if you have nut allergies, etc, etc
May 29, 2008 | 1:20 pm
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May 29, 2008 | 5:34 pm
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The TSA allows nail polish and nail polish remover up to the 3 oz limit for carry-on and no limit for checked baggage..
The TSA bans flammable paints and paint thinners. None allowed in carry-on and none allowed in checked baggage.
I looked up the MSDS's for nail polish, nail polish remover and paint thinner. Nail polish and remover have extreme or high flammability hazard while paint thinner has moderate hazard.
Somthing is wrong. And it isn't just the smell. Isn't nail polish a flammable paint?
The TSA bans flammable paints and paint thinners. None allowed in carry-on and none allowed in checked baggage.
I looked up the MSDS's for nail polish, nail polish remover and paint thinner. Nail polish and remover have extreme or high flammability hazard while paint thinner has moderate hazard.
Somthing is wrong. And it isn't just the smell. Isn't nail polish a flammable paint?
May 29, 2008 | 7:00 pm
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